1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1970, as told by the Z blind stamp.
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1970, as told by the Z blind stamp.
Hermès 1975s Sac Kelly 35 Bandouliere H Red Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, in Hermès red box leather (almost burgundy) and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: FAIR to GOOD Scratches and dirt on the out...
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: FAIR to GOOD Scratches and dirt on the out...
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD condition Overall moderate signs of use. Cracks and paint on handle (medium) Outside edge scraped (small) Outside scuffs and dirt (medium) Dark stains (medium...
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Black shiny crocodile skin with gold hardware Sellier model The bag is lined with chevre leather. Interior is in good condition with a zipper pock...
Hermes Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratch...
Hermes 32cm Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes black leather 32cm Kelly c. 1970 This lovely piece is complete with lock and key.
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Hermes Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
Deep, rich black box calf leather is accented with mellow gold hardware in this 28cm Kelly bag from Hermes. The bag was seldom used by the former owner and as a result it is in fabul...
Hermes Kelly c. 1974
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burgundy brown leather classic Kelly c. 1974
Lock and key intact and D blind stamp.
1970's Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne This HERMÈS Kelly 32cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Key, Clochette.
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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
1970 Hermes Rouge H Ostrich & Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Rouge H Ostrich & Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Retourne Reference: HB2520 Age (Circa): 1970 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, 2019 25mm Sangle C...
Blue Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage HERMES Kelly 28 black Sellier bag Condition: good Made in France Model: Kelly 28 sellier Material: box leather Interior: smooth leather Color: navy blue Dimensions: ...
Hermès 1972 Sac Kelly 35 Hermes Precious brown Leather Kelly 35 Hand bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly saddler bag, size 35, in dark brown Porosus crocodile and gold metal, leather interior with a zipped pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on the other, zipper, b...
Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic, this vintage Hermes Kelly Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's collection!
Made in the most luxurious, burgundy exotic lizard with gol...
Hermès bag "Turned over Kelly", 1975s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Navy blue box leather "turned over Kelly" bag with gold-plated ties, fastener, handle, keys under a dome, and padlock. 1975 year. Additional information: C...
HERMES c.1970 "Kelly Retourne" 28 cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Purse
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: HERMES c.1970 "Kelly Retourne" 28 cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Purse Circa: c.1970 Label(s): Hermes Paris Style: Kelly Retourne Color(s): Black Lined: Yes Mark...
Vintage HERMES 'Kelly' 32 Black Crocodile Porosus Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Hermes 'Kelly' size 32 bag in black crocodile porosus leather. Included : keys, padlock, tirette and clochette. Stamp G in a circle (1977). Hardware in gilded metal. The ...
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 28 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 28 bag in black box leather.
Hermès Vintage Kelly 32 Retourne Brown Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Box leather - Gold plated hardware - Vintage - Stamp: Z (1970s) - Comes with clochette, lock and keys - Condition: Fair The bag shows visible signs of wear and tear on the ...
HERMES Vintage 'Kelly 32' Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 'Kelly 32' bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware. Included : zipper, clochette, keys and padlocks. Stamp B in a round, year 1972. The interior is lined in ...
Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Handbag In Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in black box leather. Hardware in gilded metal. Included : keys, padlock, clochette and zipper. The interior is in black smooth leather with 3 patch pockets...
HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 35 Kelly bag in black box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys and padlocks. Stamp C in a round, year 1973. The interior is lined with ...
Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1618 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (H) Age: 197...
Hermes 1979 Burgundy Box Kelly Bag 35cm with Shoulder Strap
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
This classic 1979 Hermes Kelly bag in burgundy box calf comes with a matching shoulder strap, lock, key and clochette. The bag is in excellent vintage condition and bears all of the...
HERMES Naturel Box leather & Gold KELLY I 32 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly I 32 Retourner' bag in Naturel (light tan) Veau Box leather with contrasting white stitching.
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: Good condition. Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. The color was professionally touched up to restore the scuffs and scr...
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: Good condition. Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. The color was professionally touched up to restore the scuffs and scr...
Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag 32cm In Burgundy Box Leather, 1976
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 cm in rouge (burgundy) box leather. Comes with a lock and keys. Marked with stamp K in a circle. Tone-on-tone leather lining, three interior pockets: one wi...
1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1972, as told by the circle B stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H Vintage 1970s-1980s rare iconic Hermès Kelly 32 handbag handcrafted in rare rouge H, red sellier calf box leather wi...
HERMES black Veau Box leather & Gold KELLY 32 Sellier Bag VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Kelly I 32 Retourner" bag in black Veau Box (Calfskin leather) with gold-plated hardware.
Hermes Kelly 20 Vintage Black Pleated Silk Suede Trim Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Black Vintage bag features pleated silk and gold hardware. The body of the bag is silk and vertically pleated all around. Bag is trimmed in black...
Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in black box calf leather with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sewickley, PA
K28 is C circle from 1973. No strap included, no lock and key. Over all in lovely vintage condition with typical signs of wear on the leather without any major scratches. The top h...
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly 32 Box Calf Sellier Leather Gold Hardware Cognac Iconic Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly 32 Box Calf Sellier Leather Gold Hardware Cognac Iconic Bag C.1970 W/Box A stunning collectable iconic ultra rare vintage 1970 Kelly 32 Cognac colour handbag.
Hermes for Bonwit Teller Black Box Leather Supple 28cm Kelly Bag, 1963
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1963 as told by the S blind stamp with no circle. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface typ...
Hermes for Bonwit Teller Black Box Leather Supple 28cm Kelly Bag, 1972
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1972 as told by the circle B stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface typical for the a...
1974 Brown Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly Sellier 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Brown Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly Sellier 35cm This HERMES Kelly 35cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Spa Recei...
Hermes Black Box Leather Vintage 32cm Kelly c.1970
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Box Leather Vintage 32cm Kelly c.1970 • Made in: France • Year of Production: 1970 • Color: Black • Materials: Box Leather • Hardware: Gold Hardware • Lining: Box ...
Hermes 1970 Bonwit Teller Brown Box Leather 28cm Kelly Bag w Strap
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Strap is blind stamped B in a square. Bag was made in 1970 before the Kelly came with a strap. Previous owner purchased the matching strap in 1998.
Hermès Brown Crocodile 28cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly bag size 28cm (small size, perfect for evening wear). Miel brown crocodile leather and goldtone hardware. Blind stamp "G" dates 1977. Bag is in great condition, one inte...
1973 Hermes Chocolate Brown 32cm Supple Kelly Box Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage chocolate brown box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Top handle, lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on sur...
1974 Hermes 32cm Kelly Bag in Dark Brown Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1974 Hermes supple Kelly in dark brown box leather. Overall the bag is in excellent condition with no scratches of discoloration to the top flap, front or back. The bottom of the bag...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier bag in Rouge H Matte Prorosus Crocodile with gold-tone hardware. Lined in burgundy Cherve (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front a...
Iconic Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Black Box Leather Gold Hardware Vintage 70s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous Kelly bag was made by Hermes Paris in 1974. Made from their signature box leather in Noir or black, this large 35cm bag features gold hardware and is fully-lined in bl...
Kelly 32 Box Leather Black 1977
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, format 32, in smooth black "box" leather and gold metal, black leather interior with a pocket closed by a zip with leather pull tab and a double patch pocket, quart...
Vintage Hermes Gold Foil Kelly 32
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermes Gold foil kelly 32 in very good condition. Timeless Kelly style covered in gold foil for a smooth and regal look. Signature double strap flap twist kelly closure opens...
1970's Hermes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1970's Hermes Kelly Bag in Black Box Leather Good condition, has slight traces of wear appeared with time (scratches, light cracking in the handle, clochette is missing) This Hermes ...
Hermes Kelly Black 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermes Kelly from circa 1970s. It has black box style leather with gold tone hardware with shoulder strap. Please note that the bag has some wear in various areas of the bag. Width :...
Hermès Kelly 28cm (1976)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
28cm kelly handbag by Hermes Circa 1976 Brown leather Gold-tone Hardware Feet on bottom Two interior slip pockets One interior zip pocket Kelly style with top handle Comes with ...
Hermès, Kelly in black leather
By Hermès
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: HERMÈS - Model: Kelly - Condition: Very good condition.
Hermès Kelly 32 Black Buffalo
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Kelly 32 Black Buffalo Vintage model Buffalo in black color. It was a very rare leather for this period. Gold plated hardware This Hermes handbag is in correct conditio...
Iconic Hermes Kelly Handbag 1971
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Just fantastic Iconic Hermès 'Grace Kelly' Handbag of 1971. Gorgeous Black box leather quality, gold hardware finishing. Size 32 cm. Marked: Hermès Paris. Letter on strap: Z. Very Go...
Hermès Kelly 35 crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Authentic Hermès Kelly 35 crocodile Porosus This Hermès Kelly 35 is in very good condition. Golden hardware. Gold plated Vintage condition - no holes or deep scratches Corners ...
Hermes Kelly 32 navy box
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 navy box Sellier version Box leather Gold hardware Vintage model in good condition. There are scratches or marks due to normal use. No odors Hermes ...
Hermes Black Kelly Croco 32
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice and in excellent condition Hermes Kelly croco with golden hardware. Size 32 Year: E in a circle so 1975 Condition: excellent Sold with dust bag, keys , clochette and lock
Hermès Kelly Handbag Circa 1973
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kelly handbag by Hermes Circa 1973 Green leather Gold-tone Hardware Feet on bottom Two interior slip pockets One interior zip pocket Kelly style with top handle Comes with lock ...
Hermès Kelly 28 Autruche Terre
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Kelly 28 Autruche Terre Vintage condition – 7/10 Ostrich skin Terre color Gold hardware No stamp visible – Around 70s Handle is in good condition Corners are i...
$372Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.21 in D 0.18 in L 6.75 in
Elegant Cushion Cut Turquoise Bezel Set Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver For Women
Located in New York, NY
This Cushion Cut Turquoise Cabochons Unisex Tennis Bracelet exquisite 925 sterling silver tennis bracelet, showcasing a seamless row of vibrant turquoise cabochons in a smooth bezel ...
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Framboise Veau Madame Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in vibrant Framboise. Hermes Framboise is a rich, saturated raspberry pink which is gorgeous for year round wear. The Herme...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
HERMES pink leather BIRKIN 25 Bag Rose Azalee Swift Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 bag in Rose Azalee (pink) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Christian Dior evening dress 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Plum silk muslin evening dress with a cut in bias. A shoulder with drapery is ornamented with pearled leaves and black sequins. Size 36FR indicated. A 2008 Co...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
$183,746
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in
Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34ct G VS
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Autumn Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34 ct G VS, Obsidian, Agate, Ruby, Amethyst, Coral, Onyx This Fabergé egg, created in 1998 as part of the “Four...
Agate, Amber, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals
By Prada
Located in Milano, IT
- Prada - Early 2000s Collection - Strawberry red crocodile-embossed leather sandals - Cross-strap open-toe design - Slim ankle strap with a gold-tone adjustable buckle - Contrasting...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
$705Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 8 in L 17 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.